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  2. Incision and drainage - Wikipedia

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    The wound can be allowed to close by secondary intention. Alternatively, if the infection is cleared and healthy granulation tissue is evident at the base of the wound, the edges of the incision may be reapproximated, such as by using butterfly stitches, staples or sutures. [4]

  3. Skin infections and wrestling - Wikipedia

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    Type 1 (HSV-1) can be transmitted through contact with an infected individual, and usually associated with sores on the lips, mouth, and face. HSV-1 can also cause infection of the eye, or even infection of the lining of the brain, known as meningoencephalitis. The lesions will heal on their own in 7 to 10 days, unless the infected individual ...

  4. Abscess - Wikipedia

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    Sucking out the pus with a needle is often not sufficient. [1] Skin abscesses are common and have become more common in recent years. [1] Risk factors include intravenous drug use, with rates reported as high as 65% among users. [2] In 2005, 3.2 million people went to American emergency departments for abscesses. [5]

  5. Boil - Wikipedia

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    A boil, also called a furuncle, is a deep folliculitis, which is an infection of the hair follicle. It is most commonly caused by infection by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, resulting in a painful swollen area on the skin caused by an accumulation of pus and dead tissue. [1] Boils are therefore basically pus-filled nodules. [2]

  6. Erysipelas - Wikipedia

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    Erysipelas (/ ˌ ɛ r ə ˈ s ɪ p ə l ə s /) is a relatively common bacterial infection of the superficial layer of the skin (upper dermis), extending to the superficial lymphatic vessels within the skin, characterized by a raised, well-defined, tender, bright red rash, typically on the face or legs, but which can occur anywhere on the skin.

  7. Carbuncle - Wikipedia

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    Later, skin on the centre of the carbuncle softens and peripheral satellite vesicles appear; these rupture, discharging pus, and give rise to cribriform appearance. [3] [6] As the impending infection develops, itching may occur. There may be localized erythema or skin irritation, and the area may

  8. Negative-pressure wound therapy - Wikipedia

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    Negative pressure wound therapy device. Negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT), also known as a vacuum assisted closure (VAC), is a therapeutic technique using a suction pump, tubing, and a dressing to remove excess wound exudate and to promote healing in acute or chronic wounds and second- and third-degree burns.

  9. Comedo - Wikipedia

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    [3] [4] Infection causes inflammation and the development of pus. [2] Whether a skin condition classifies as acne depends on the number of comedones and infection. [4] Comedones should not be confused with sebaceous filaments. Comedo-type ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is not related to the skin conditions discussed here. DCIS is a noninvasive ...